1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Martin Odegaard masterclass
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Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, maintaining their perfect start to the season. The victory was highlighted by a strong performance from Martin Odegaard and a comeback after an early goal by Morgan Rogers.
Why it matters
This result is a significant indicator of Arsenal's title-winning potential and marks a setback for Chelsea under Xabi Alonso.
By Ben Knapton | 06 Sep 2026 18:29 , Last updated: 06 Sep 2026 18:43
Arsenal passed the first major test of their Premier League title credentials as the holders came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
In an unmissable London derby billed as control vs. chaos, the latter reigned supreme during a frenetic first 45 minutes, which began with former Gunners transfer target Morgan Rogers breaching a hitherto perfect Arsenal backline inside the opening two moments.
Rogers's opener shocked the Emirates crowd, but only spurred on the Arsenal players, who subsequently launched a barrage of attacks on Xabi Alonso 's backline and inevitably found their equaliser through Kai Havertz - after an earlier Riccardo Calafiori goal was disallowed.
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